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Integrating Mac OS® X into a Windows® Environment: Hands-On

Course: 947   Type: Hands-On   Duration: 4 Days
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You Will Learn How To

  • Install and configure Mac OS X desktops and servers to seamlessly integrate into a Windows network
  • Navigate the OS X file system, install Mac applications and run Windows virtual machines
  • Share enterprise resources across a diverse Windows and Mac OS X network
  • Configure LDAP services including Active Directory and Open Directory
  • Streamline daily tasks with tools like ADUC, Workgroup Manager, Remote Desktop and Time Machine
  • Deploy network services like DNS, Time and replication to establish Mac/Windows communication

Course Benefits
As Mac OS X computers have gained popularity with a wider range of users, the need for seamless integration between Mac and Windows resources has become imperative. Network administrators must have the knowledge and tools required to integrate Mac OS X and Windows. In this course, you gain the skills to build a completely integrated OS X and Windows network.

Who Should Attend
Network and system administrators, help desk and support personnel and Windows power users moving to Macintosh. General networking knowledge at the level of Course 450, "Networking Comprehensive Introduction", is assumed.

Hands-on Training
Through a progressive case study, you gain practical experience integrating OS X desktops and servers into a Windows enterprise environment. Exercises include:
  • Installing and configuring Mac OS X Server
  • Navigating the Mac OS X user interface
  • Running Windows virtual machines in OS X
  • Performing system administration tasks
  • Administering the Active Directory with ADUC
  • Simplifying administration with Workgroup Manager
  • Building your own enterprise network with Mac and Windows clients and servers

Course Content
Mac OS X Overview
  • Installing OS X
  • Exploring operating system features
  • Configuring OS X clients and servers
  • Establishing requirements for interoperability
Discovering the Mac User Interface
Operating system and user interface basics
  • Finder
  • System preferences
  • Terminal
  • Menu bar
  • Configuring the Dock
  • Spaces
  • Stacks
Navigating the file system
  • Managing the file system with Finder
  • Uncovering the UNIX file system
  • Manipulating the file system with Terminal
Installing Mac applications
  • Comparing drag and drop vs. Installer programs
  • Examining the architecture of the Applications folder and application packages
Running Windows on the Mac platform
  • Virtualising Windows installations with VMware and Parallels
  • Booting Windows natively with Bootcamp
Managing OS X Network Integration
Setting network preferences
  • Establishing appropriate protocols for communication
  • Activating network devices: Ethernet, Bluetooth and AirPort
  • Selecting network preferences using the Sharing panel
User account administration
  • Adding users
  • Defining security for user accounts
Crafting OS X and Windows workgroups
  • Sharing files between Macs
  • Setting permissions on file system objects
  • Connecting Macs with SMB and AFP protocols
  • Browsing for Mac resources with Finder
  • Connecting with PCs using SMB
Sharing system resources
  • Printer sharing
  • Screen sharing
  • Web sharing
  • XGrid
  • FTP
Building Centralised Directory Services
Integrating OS X into the Windows Active Directory (AD)
  • Implementing LDAP services: AD and Open Directory
  • Configuring AD for Mac integration
  • Building AD containers and objects
  • Establishing AD security for OS X clients
Configuring directory services on an OS X client
  • Leveraging Directory Utility for enterprise access
  • Activating the AD plug-in and Open Directory components
Managing OS X clients with Open Directory (OD)
  • Centralising administration with a Mac server
  • Synchronising security between AD and OD resources
  • Building a common desktop with standard resources
  • Controlling printer access with groups
Simplifying OS X and Windows Administration
Managing network resources and clients
  • The AD Users and Computers (ADUC) tool
  • OS X Server Workgroup Manager
Accessing desktops remotely
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
  • Apple Remote Desktop
Automating OS X backups
  • Formatting disc resources with Disk Utility
  • Protecting data with Time Machine
  • Centralising backups with Time Capsule
Integrating Enterprise Services
Building enterprise DNS for AD and OD
  • Establishing the primary DNS architecture
  • Resolving DNS names across platforms
Synchronising time services
  • Aligning time services for authentication
  • Configuring W32Time and SNTP
Authenticating users with Kerberos
  • Establishing Kerberos authentication paths
  • Investigating Kerberised applications
Creating directory redundancy
  • Replicating the Open Directory
  • Specifiying Master/Replica configuration

Related Courses
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Integrating Mac OS X into a Windows Environment
Course Schedule
24 - 27 Feb, 2009
London
5 - 8 May, 2009
London
11 - 14 Aug, 2009
London
24 - 27 Nov, 2009
London
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Participants installing an OS X Server.

£ 1,745 - Standard Tuition
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